Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma - Scouting Report
Height: 6-5. Weight: 259. Projected 40 Time: 4.64. Combine 40 Time: 4.76. Benchx225: 20. Vertical: 35. Arm: 34 3/4. Projected Round (2010): 1-2. 9/12/09: Jermaine Gresham is out for the year to repair torn carilage in his right knee. Gresham could still be drafted late in the first round, but this goes to show that like Sam Bradford, Gresham made a grave mistake by not declaring early.

1/5/09: Back in October, Jermaine Gresham laughed at reporters who asked if he was planning on declaring early, citing that he wasn't "even close to ready for the NFL." Things may have changed since then, seeing as how Gresham finished the regular season with 58 receptions, 888 yards and 12 touchdowns.

10/26/08: Jermaine Gresham has 29 catches, 467 yards and seven touchdowns through eight games. If he declares early, he'll be the first tight end drafted. However, Gresham was quoted as saying that he doesn't even think he's close to ready to play in the NFL.

5/23/08: As a mere sophomore, Jermaine Gresham caught 37 passes for 518 yards and an amazing 11 touchdowns. If he keeps progressing, he should declare early to exploit the weakness of the 2009 tight end class. If Gresham enters the 2009 NFL Draft, he won't even be 21 when he's selected.

1/15/10: Rob Gronkowski has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. This is a big risk - if Gronkowski doesn't test out well after back surgery, he could fall. However, if doctors are convinced he's OK, he'll be chosen in the second round.

5/23/08: Despite not producing much the first four weeks of the season, Rob Gronkowski finished his freshman campaign with 28 catches, 525 yards and six touchdowns. Fourteen of those 28 catches came in the final three contests of the year.

2/28/10: Jimmy Graham didn't disappoint in the 40 (4.56) and definitely looked like a natural tight end in the drills. Some team will take a chance on him in Rounds 3-4.

1/21/10: A forward on the Miami basketball team, Jimmy Graham is a project but has a ton of upside and athleticism. He caught 17 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns in his only year playing football.

2/28/10: Mike Mayock gushed over Dorin Dickerson throughout the Saturday workouts, stating that Dickerson "can't drop below the second round." Dickerson is a 225-pound tight end, but he's a dynamic athlete (4.40 40, 43-inch vertical) and an underrated blocker. He'll probably be in the Round 3-4 range.

10/10/09: As Pittsburgh's goal-line back, Dorin Dickerson has six touchdowns on 20 carries through five games.

2/6/09: In his college career, Dorin Dickerson has played wide receiver, fullback, tight end and linebacker. They talked about having him as hot dog salesman, but that didn't pan out. Dickerson caught 13 balls for 174 yards and two touchdowns as a junior.

2/26/10: Aaron Hernandez weighed in at 6-2, 245, but had an arm length of just 32 1/4 inches. Unlike Jermaine Gresham and Rob Gronkowski, Hernandez is not much of a blocker, and that arm length severely compromises his ability to become successful in that department.

1/6/10: Aaron Hernandez has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Hernandez had a monstrous year (68 catches, 850 yards, 5 TDs), and with Tim Tebow leaving, the time is right for Hernandez to move on as well.

2/8/09: Aaron Hernandez finished his sophomore campaign with 34 receptions, 381 yards and five touchdowns. He'll be the go-to tight end next year, and may choose to declare with Tim Tebow.

7/27/08: As a freshman, Aaron Hernandez caught nine passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns in a crowded Florida receiving corps. Keep in mind that six of those nine receptions came in the final three weeks of the season. Hernandez figures to dazzle at the combine with a very quick 40.

11/7/09: Anthony McCoy has 16 receptions for 375 yards in seven games, giving him an amazing yards per reception of 23.4. That's not something you often see out of a tight end. If only his blocking were better.

7/27/08: Anthony McCoy hasn't seen much action because he backed up Fred Davis last year. But with Davis gone, the ultra-athletic McCoy should be able to begin where the current Washington Redskin left off.

1/21/10: Dennis Pitta Pit finished the season with 61 catches, 811 yards and eight touchdowns - much lower numbers than his 2008 totals.

1/5/09: Dennis Pitta debacled opposing defenses in 2008, registering 82 receptions, 1,072 yards and six scores. He had more yardage than any other tight end in Division 1-A.

10/26/08: A monstrous force for Max Hall, Dennis Pitta has caught 50 passes for 645 yards and four touchdowns this season. He's on pace to smash his impressive 2007 figures.

7/27/08: Despite missing one game and being limited in another, Dennis Pitta led BYU in receptions with 59. He also had 813 yards and five touchdowns, earning himself a spot on the All-Mountain West first team.

11/7/09: After missing three games, Tony Moeaki is a big part of this offense again. One of my favorite sleeper prospects in the 2010 NFL Draft.

9/12/09: Tony Moeaki has always shown promise, but has never been able to stay healthy. Moeaki opened up the 2009 season with 10 catches for 83 yards and a score, helping to lead Iowa in a comeback victory over fearsome Northern Iowa. If Moeaki can avoid injuries, he has a shot to be a mid-round pick.

2/8/09: Struggled with a leg injury and a concussion in 2008. This guy just can't stay healthy.

5/23/08: Tony Moeaki caught 14 passes, 170 yards and three touchdowns in the first three weeks of the season, but missed the remainder of the year with elbow and hand injuries.

2/8/09: Ugh. I can't even pronounce Peria Jerry, and they're giving me this guy? I'm going to call this person Michael Hooma from now until he retires from the NFL. Hooma had 25 receptions, 312 yards and two touchdowns in 2008.

2/8/09: Qualified for the Division 1-AA All-America First Team with 50 receptions, 660 yards and seven touchdowns.

7/27/08: One of the best tight ends in 1-AA, Scott Sicko had 51 receptions, 619 yards and six touchdowns in 2007. A solid 40 may get him into the first four rounds. Sicko's level of competition is obviously an issue, so he also needs to maintain or improve upon his production.

1/21/10: Andrew Quarless had a very impression senior campaign, catching 41 balls for 536 yards and three touchdowns. More importantly, he hasn't gotten into trouble in a long time.

10/10/09: It looks like Andrew Quarless has finally gotten his act together; through five games, he has 16 receptions for 153 yards. Even better, he hasn't been suspended in a while.

1/5/09: A first-round talent with a seventh-round attitude. Whoever drafts Andrew Quarless will have to deal with a major headache. Quarless had 11 catches, 117 yards and a touchdown in 2008.

5/23/08: Andrew Quarless is just as talented as any tight end on this list, but he has major character issues. He slacks in practice and it seems like he gets suspended every other week. When will he grow up and stop acting like a spoiled 4-year-old? If Quarless had decent character traits, he'd top this list easily.

Fendi Onobun, Houston
Height: 6-6. Weight: 252. Projected 40 Time: 4.60. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.45. Benchx225: 16. Vertical: 37.5. Arm: 34 1/8. Projected Round (2010): 6-FA. 3/31/10: Fendi Onobun has no experience playing football; he caught two passes last year. He played on Arizona's basketball team for four years. But his Pro Day numbers were off the charts. Some team may take a late-round flier on him simply based on his potential.

5/23/08: In the same boat as Travis Beckum - Cody Slate puts up great numbers, but is small and will have to be an H-back at the next level. Slate had 66 receptions, 818 yards and five touchdowns in 2007.

2007: As a freshman, Cody Slate led Marshall in receptions (43), receiving yards (684) and aerial touchdowns (6). Slate's way too small right now, but he has
two or three years to put on at least 20 pounds.